Little League softball all-stars is set to get underway around the area on Saturday, with games in Chico and Oroville.

But the recent heat wave has officials concerned for players’ safety in the excessive heat that is expected to be 107 degrees or higher through Tuesday, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.

District 47 administrator Stan Read said Friday that all games starting Monday will move back a half-hour due to the excessive heat that the area is expected to receive. For instances in the Little League 10-12-year-old regional, games will start at 6:30 p.m. at De Garmo Park in Chico rather than 6 p.m. as originally scheduled. The same time frame is set for the softball 8-10 division and junior age group, according to Read.

The schedule for next weekend’s baseball tournaments will be finalized and/or modified to address weather concerns if needed. The Paradise Post will update the story when information becomes available.